GrantCA · local program
Public Event Grant Program
City of Santa Cruz
City of Santa Cruz grants of up to $2,500 (a maximum of 50% of City fees) for public events held on public property within Santa Cruz city limits between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027.
- Amount
- up to $2,500 (a maximum of fifty percent (50%) of City Fees, not to exceed $2,500
- When
- Apply by Mar 8, 2027
Who can apply
This grant program provides an excellent opportunity for organizations and individuals to receive financial support for events
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SBA disaster loanCA · disaster area
SBA Disaster Loans — California: Foster City Sea Spray Fire (CA-20046)
U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA low-interest disaster loans for Foster City Sea Spray Fire (incident period August 2, 2026 through August 3, 2026) — primary: San Mateo (CA); contiguous: Alameda (CA), San Francisco (CA), Santa Clara (CA), Santa Cruz (CA). Businesses and private nonprofits can apply; physical-damage applications due November 3, 2026, economic injury (EIDL) applications due June 4, 2027.
- Amount
- The Interest Rates are (percent): For Physical Damage: Homeowners with Credit Available Elsewhere 6.000; Homeowners without Credit Available Elsewhere 3.000; Businesses with Credit Available Elsewhere 8.000; Businesses without Credit Available Elsewhere 4.000; Private Non-Profit Organizations with Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625; Private Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625 For Economic Injury: Business and Small Agricultural Cooperatives without Credit Available Elsewhere 4.000; Private Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625
- When
- Apply by Jun 4, 2027
Who can apply
The Interest Rates are (percent): For Physical Damage: Homeowners with Credit Available Elsewhere 6.000; Homeowners without Credit Available Elsewhere 3.000; Businesses with Credit Available Elsewhere 8.000; Businesses without Credit Available Elsewhere 4.000; Private Non-Profit Organizations with Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625; Private Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625 For Economic Injury: Business and Small Agricultural Cooperatives without Credit Available Elsewhere 4.000; Private Non-Profit Organizations without Credit Available Elsewhere 3.625
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TrainingNational
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses – business education program
Goldman Sachs Foundation (10,000 Small Businesses)
Business education program for established small business owners, run in local in-person cohorts and a national online cohort. Applicants should be an owner or co-owner of a business operating at least two years, with revenue of $75,000 or more in one of the past two fiscal years and at least two employees including the owner. Applications are due about three months before a cohort starts: apply by October 2026 for the February–May 2027 national cohort.
- When
- Open now
Who can apply
Does your business have revenue of $75K or more in one of the past two fiscal years?
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R4R Mitigation Grant – $5,000 for pre-disaster projects (Fall 2026)
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
New for fall 2026: small businesses that take a 15–30 minute disaster resilience course on Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready platform between September 29 and November 15 become eligible to apply for a $5,000 grant for a pre-disaster mitigation project at their business.
- Amount
- a $5,000 Mitigation Grant supporting pre-disaster mitigation projects at your business
- When
- Apply by Nov 15
Who can apply
Between September 29 and November 15, take a 15-30 minute small business disaster resilience course on Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready platform to become eligible to apply for a $5,000 Mitigation Grant supporting pre-disaster mitigation projects at your business.
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Walmart Spark Good Local Grants
Walmart
Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs and distribution centers give local grants of $250 to $5,000 to 501(c)(3) charities, schools, government entities and faith-based community projects in their service area. The current cycle runs August 1 to November 30; chambers (501(c)(6)) are not eligible.
- Amount
- Grant amounts range from $250 to $5,000.
- When
- Apply by Nov 30
Who can apply
Eligible entities must be a: 501(c)(3) public charity: [...] Government entity (non-501(c)(3)): [...] School: [...] Church or other faith-based organization with a proposed project that benefits the community at large [...] Note: Non-charities, including but not limited to organizations such as 501(c)(4)s, (c)(6)s, and (c)(19)s like homeowner’s associations, civic leagues, or volunteer fire companies, are not eligible.
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Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program
Tory Burch Foundation
The Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program is a year-long fellowship for women-owned businesses with at least $75,000 in annual revenue, including a $2,000 education grant. Applications for the 2027 cohort are open September 22 to November 17, 2026, and applying is free.
- Amount
- $2,000 education grant (FAQ)
- When
- Apply by Nov 17
Majority (51% or more) owned and controlled by womenA woman entrepreneur who owns the largest or equally largest stake in a qualifying business
Who can apply
For profit, from any industry; Majority (51% or more) owned and controlled by women; Generating minimum of $75,000 annually. There is no maximum revenue requirement.; Formed under United States law and operating in the United States
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HerRise MicroGrant
HerSuiteSpot
HerSuiteSpot's HerRise MicroGrant funds women-owned US businesses with under $1 million in revenue; each month's applications close on the last day of the month. There is a $15 application fee.
- When
- Open now
Contest$15 feeWomen-owned business
Who can apply
Women-owned business; Businesses currently registered in the US; Less than $1 million in gross revenue; Non-profits, franchise, direct seller, authorized reseller or independent consultant not eligible
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Amber Grants
WomensNet
WomensNet awards three $10,000 Amber Grants to women-owned businesses every month, and three $50,000 grants at year end. Each month's entry period ends on the last day of the month; there is a $15 application fee with a fee waiver on request.
- Amount
- Each month, three (3) $10,000 Amber Grants will be awarded. [...] three (3) of the monthly winners will receive an additional $50,000 Year-End Grant.
- When
- Open now
Contest$15 feewomen (18 years or older) who own at least 50% of a business
Who can apply
Open to women (18 years or older) who own at least 50% of a business based in the United States or Canada. Eligible businesses include pre-revenue ventures, idea-stage startups, and revenue-generating nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits whose primary activity is charitable giving are not eligible.
Quoted from ambergrantsforwomen.com →GrantNational
Galaxy Grants
Hidden Star
Hidden Star's Galaxy Grant awards $2,500 and is free to apply. The current deadline is October 31, 2026, with winners announced the following week.
- Amount
- $2,500 Galaxy Grant – FREE to Apply!
- When
- Apply by Oct 31
Contestsupporting women & minority business owners
Who can apply
Each of these contests will be separate and are open only to persons over 18 years of age and who has set up any free or paid Galaxy of Stars membership account prior to or concurrent with entering or participating in the contest.
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Verizon Small Business Digital Ready $10,000 national grant
Verizon
Verizon and LISC select 10 small businesses each month from June through December 2026 for $10,000 grants. Owners unlock the one-time application by completing two free Digital Ready courses or events in 2026.
- Amount
- 10 small businesses will be selected for grants each month [...] $10,000 grants
- When
- Open now
Random drawingContest
Who can apply
Owners of for-profit small businesses based in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands who are 18 or older may apply. Owners of multiple businesses may apply for one business only.
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GrantCA · statewide
Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Grant
State Water Resources Control Board
Grants of up to 100 percent of eligible costs for small California businesses to remove, replace or upgrade underground storage tanks (USTs) to meet state rules. Applicants must have fewer than 20 employees and be independently owned.
- Amount
- Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
The applicant is a small business that employs fewer than 20 full-time and part-time employees, is independently owned and operated, and is not dominant in its field of operation.
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NASE Growth Grants
National Association for the Self-Employed
NASE gives members grants of up to $4,000 for specific business needs such as marketing, hiring or equipment. Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly; NASE membership is required.
- Amount
- Apply for a business development grant from the NASE worth up to $4,000!
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Membership required
Who can apply
To be eligible, the applicant must be a member in good standing at the time of application and must maintain such good standing continuously through the date on which the award is conferred.
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Freed Fellowship Grant
Freed Fellowship LLC
Freed Fellowship picks one US small business owner each month for a $500 grant, and Fellows are considered for a $2,500 year-end grant. Applications are rolling and cost $19.
- Amount
- Each month we select one Freed Fellow as the recipient of a $500 no-strings-attached grant. Fellows are then considered for our $2,500 year-end grant.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Contest$19 fee
Who can apply
Any micro or small business owner in the US is eligible. We especially encourage women, minorities and others considered underrepresented or overlooked to apply.
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Tax creditCA · statewide
California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC)
California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
Negotiated state income tax credits for businesses of any size that will create full-time jobs and invest in California. The next FY 2026-27 application periods are Jan. 4-25, 2027 and March 1-15, 2027.
- Amount
- over $180 million available in tax credits
- When
- Opens in January 2027
Who can apply
Businesses of any industry, size, or location compete for over $180 million available in tax credits by applying in one of the three application periods each year.
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Cultivate Small Business
Santander US
Santander's free Cultivate Small Business program gives early-stage food businesses a 12-week curriculum, mentorship and capital grants. Applications for the spring cohort are accepted November through January.
- Amount
- capital grants
- When
- Opens in November
Who can apply
In operation for at least one year; Are working full time in the business and have fewer than 10 total full-time equivalent employees; Revenues between $25,000 and $1,000,000 in the last calendar year; Located in the United States
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LoanCA · statewide
GoGreen Business energy-efficiency financing
California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority / GoGreen Financing
State-backed financing for small and medium California businesses and nonprofits served by PG&E, SDG&E, SCE or SoCalGas to pay for energy-efficiency and clean-energy upgrades, with 100% of project costs financed and no money down, optionally repaid on the utility bill.
- Amount
- 100% of energy-saving project costs financed with no money down
- When
- Open now
Who can apply
Business or nonprofit applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria: 100 or fewer employees Annual revenue of less than $16 million
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LoanCA · statewide
Ascendus Business Term Loan
Ascendus
Ascendus, a nonprofit CDFI lender, offers small business term loans of up to $100,000 to owners who need money to grow their business, available to businesses nationwide except in Vermont.
- Amount
- For small business owners who need money to grow their business, Ascendus offers loans up to $100,000.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
For small business owners who need money to grow their business, Ascendus offers loans up to $100,000. Qualified businesses will be located nationwide, except in Vermont.
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LoanCA · statewide
DreamSpring Small Business Loan
DreamSpring
DreamSpring, a nonprofit CDFI, makes small business loans of $1,000 to $250,000 (24-72 month terms, fixed rate) to startups and existing businesses in 27 states for equipment, inventory, leasehold improvements, supplies, vehicles and working capital.
- Amount
- DreamSpring small business loans range from $1,000 to $250,000 with a term of 24-72 months and a fixed interest rate .
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
Whether you’re a startup entrepreneur or existing small business owner, DreamSpring small business loans are designed to fit your business needs.
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LoanCA · statewide
Prestamos CDFI Small Business Loans
Prestamos CDFI
Prestamos CDFI offers small business loans in various sizes to startups and new and existing small businesses in Arizona, Nevada, California, Texas and New Mexico.
- Amount
- Small Business Loans are available in various sizes
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
Available wherever we do business: Arizona, Nevada, California, Texas and New Mexico
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LoanCA · statewide
AmPac SBA 7(a) Community Advantage Loan
AmPac Tri-State CDC (AmPac Business Capital)
AmPac Business Capital, a CDFI and SBA lender, makes SBA 7(a) Community Advantage loans of up to $350,000 with as little as 10% equity to California small businesses that may not qualify for traditional financing.
- Amount
- Loan amounts up to $350,000
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
The program supports small business growth, job creation, and economic development by making capital more accessible to eligible businesses that might not qualify for traditional financing .
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RebateCA · county program
Business energy efficiency rebates (Business Rebate Catalog)
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
Cash-back rebates for PG&E commercial customers who install qualifying efficient HVAC, refrigeration, insulation, water heating, laundry, agriculture and food-processing equipment listed in the Business Rebate Catalog; apply online after purchase. Electric-product rebates need a PG&E electric account and gas-product rebates a PG&E gas account.
- Amount
- Rebates offer cash back for completing a qualified energy efficiency project.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Match required
Who can apply
To be eligible, the installation address must have a commercial gas or electric account with PG&E. If the rebate is for an electric product, you must have an electric account and gas product rebates require a gas account.
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LoanCA · statewide
Accion Opportunity Fund Small Business Term Loan
Accion Opportunity Fund
Accion Opportunity Fund, a national nonprofit CDFI, offers small business term loans up to $250,000 with repayment terms up to 36 months for businesses with at least 2 years in business and $300,000+ in annual sales.
- Amount
- Loans up to $250k
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
Must be at least 18 years or older Minimum 2 years in business $300,000+ in annual sales 20% ownership of business All shareholders must be either a US citizen or permanent resident
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0% loanCA · statewide
Kiva U.S. 0% interest loans
Kiva
Kiva U.S. offers crowdfunded 0% interest loans of $1,000 to $15,000 for U.S. small business owners, with no fees, no collateral and no minimum credit score. Borrowers first invite friends, family and others to lend during a private fundraising period, then crowdfund publicly on Kiva; businesses in Nevada and North Dakota are not accepted.
- Amount
- you can qualify for a no-interest, no-fee, and no-collateral loan between $1,000-$15,000.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
Your business must be registered within the United States, and you must physically reside in the United States, in order to be eligible for a Kiva U.S. loan.
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California SBDC — no-cost business advising
California SBDC
California's SBDC network provides no-cost counseling, customized training and help with funding options for small businesses, serving all 58 counties through local centers. Find your local SBDC to request confidential advising.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
Our expert advisors provide comprehensive, no-cost counseling, customized training, and various funding options to help small businesses succeed.
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LoanCA · statewide
Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Loan
State Water Resources Control Board
Loans of up to 100 percent of eligible costs for California small businesses to upgrade, remove or replace underground storage tanks, including corrective action. Applicants must have fewer than 500 employees and be independently owned.
- Amount
- Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
The loan applicant is a small business that employs fewer than 500 full-time and part-time employees, is independently owned and operated, and is not dominant in its field of operation.
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Recycling Market Development Zone Revolving Loan Program
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
CalRecycle loans for California businesses and nonprofits to finance equipment and facility improvements that promote recycling, repair, reuse or source reduction. The stated interest rate is approximately 4.00%.
- Amount
- Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
Eligible Applicants: 1) Private, for-profit entities 2) Nonprofit organizations (except private schools) 3) Local government entities Cities, counties, and cities and counties Regional or local sanitation agencies, waste agencies, and joint powers authority
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Small Business Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) – $5,000 disaster recovery grant
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Small businesses with 500 or fewer employees register in advance by completing a free five-minute preparedness checklist; if their county later comes under a state emergency or disaster declaration and they have at least $5,000 in uncovered losses, they can apply for a $5,000 recovery grant. Nonprofits are not funded.
- Amount
- Selected businesses receive $5,000 and must document at least $5,000 in disaster-related losses.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
500 employees or fewer Complete the free checklist (5 minutes) Located in the U.S. or territories (includes Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, etc.)
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Technical assistanceNational
SCORE — free business mentoring
SCORE
SCORE offers free, confidential mentoring, for the life of your business, to any aspiring or established owner of a U.S.-based business, in all industries and stages; nonprofits are also served. Enter your ZIP code on the page to be matched with a mentor.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
SCORE mentoring is a free service offered to any aspiring or established owners of a U.S.-based business.
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APEX Accelerators — no-cost government contracting help
Department of War Office of Small Business Programs (APEX Accelerators)
APEX Accelerators (the program formerly known as the Procurement Technical Assistance Program), supported by the Department of War's Office of Small Business Programs, offer no-cost guidance and one-on-one help for businesses entering or growing in federal, state and local government contracting, through more than 300 offices nationwide. Use the service-area locator to find your local office.
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
The APEX Accelerators program provides the education and training to ensure that all businesses become capable of participating in federal, state, and local government contracts.
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Working Solutions Small Business Loans
Working Solutions CDFI
Working Solutions lends $5,000 to $100,000 at an 11% fixed rate on 3- or 5-year terms to start-up and early-stage California businesses, with no minimum revenue or credit score and free business consulting.
- Amount
- AMOUNT $5,000 to $100,000
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
$50 fee
Who can apply
1. Business must be located in California (or plan to locate in California, if the business is a start-up).
Quoted from workingsolutions.org →LoanCA · statewide
Main Street Launch Statewide Community Advantage Loans
Main Street Launch
Main Street Launch makes SBA Community Advantage loans of up to $350,000 (terms up to 10 years) to new or existing for-profit businesses located anywhere in California for equipment, inventory, payroll, operating expenses or refinancing.
- Amount
- Amount: up to $350,000
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Fee
Who can apply
Main Street Launch provides loans to businesses throughout the state of California through the SBA’s Community Advantage program.
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LiftFund Small Business Loans
LiftFund, Inc.
LiftFund, a nonprofit CDFI, makes small business loans for working capital, equipment, inventory, leasehold improvements, vehicles and commercial real estate to startups and existing businesses, including owners with limited credit, collateral or experience.
- Amount
- financing options can range from $500 to $1 Million
- When
- Rolling, apply any time
Fee
Who can apply
Whether you have limited credit, collateral or experience, we’ll work with you to find funding that allows you to build your credit and improve your finances. LiftFund offers small business loans to entrepreneurs nationwide.
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